U.23 China shockingly defeated Korea: U.23 Vietnam has a good chance of winning the Panda Cup

The home team U.23 China caused a big surprise when they defeated U.23 Korea with a score of 2-0, on the day striker Baihelamu Abuduwaili shone with a double.

On the evening of November 15, U.23 China faced U.23 Korea in the second round of the 2025 Panda Cup international friendly tournament. Previously, in the opening match, U.23 China lost 0-1 to U.23 Vietnam, while U.23 Korea defeated U.23 Uzbekistan with a score of 2-0.

The match was balanced for most of the match.

After a disappointing first match, U.23 China played with great determination against the Korean team. The home team took the initiative in the early stages with the intention of taking the lead, but could not achieve their goal. U.23 Korea, when "warmed up", began to control the game better. The two teams played quite evenly for most of the match.

In the first half, the midfield became the "hot spot" on the field, witnessing fierce competition between players of both teams. However, the opportunities created were quite limited. Not many clearly dangerous situations were created.

U.23 China caused a surprise when they beat U.23 Korea 2-0

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It was not until the end of the first half that U.23 Korea had a clear chance to open the score. In the 45+2 minute, after a careless pass back from the U.23 China defender, Kim Yong-hak rushed forward quite freely but pushed the ball too far, regrettably missing the opportunity.

The balance of the match continued to be maintained by both teams in the first half of the second half. In the 58th minute, Li Zhen Quan put the ball into the net of U.23 Korea, but the referee raised the offside flag. However, this situation was like a premonition of the storms that the U.23 Korea goal would have to endure in the remaining time of the match.

Baihelamu Abuduwaili scored a double for China U.23

After the 70th minute, U.23 China suddenly exploded when they continuously broke through the net of the Korean team. U.23 China opened the score in the 72nd minute. From a pass from his teammate, Baihelamu Abuduwaili accelerated and fired a decisive shot to put U.23 China ahead 1-0.

In the 81st minute, Baihelamu Abuduwaili completed his double with a beautiful move. From a mistake by a Korean defender on the right wing, the Chinese player stole the ball and passed it inside to Baihelamu Abuduwaili who skillfully backheeled the ball, doubling the gap for U.23 China.

The victory of U.23 China over U.23 Korea suddenly brought the situation in the Panda Cup 2025 to a balance. All 4 teams now have 3 points. U.23 China is currently leading with 3 points, goal difference +1. U.23 Korea is second with 3 points, goal difference 0 (2 goals scored, 2 goals conceded). U.23 Vietnam is third with 3 points, goal difference 0 (1 goal scored, 1 goal conceded). U.23 Uzbekistan is last with 3 points, goal difference -1.

Thus, U.23 Vietnam still has a wide open door to win the 2025 Panda Cup championship in China. The final match still holds many surprises. On the final day of competition, U.23 Vietnam will meet U.23 Korea, while U.23 China will face U.23 Uzbekistan.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/u23-trung-quoc-thang-soc-han-quoc-u23-viet-nam-rong-cua-vo-dich-panda-cup-185251115204059276.htm